Large emergency response in Amsterdam-Westpoort due to hazardous flammable substance

Berendsen: definitive peace agreement between US and Iran needed soon

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has called for a final peace agreement between the United States and Iran to ensure regional stability. While acknowledging the current preliminary agreement as a positive step, he emphasized that further negotiations are necessary to resolve ongoing uncertainty.

Jetten: EU cannot continue with 1990s budget

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for a modernized EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing a shift in focus toward competitiveness and security. Jetten argued that the current budgetary framework, rooted in the 1990s, is insufficient for building a future-proof European economy.

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Horror injury mars Canada's show, Mexico through to the last 32

Mexico secured its place in the knockout stage after a victory over South Korea on Thursday night. Meanwhile, Canada and Switzerland achieved large wins, though Canada's success was overshadowed by a serious injury to one of its players.

Israeli minister says all of Lebanon must burn

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir stated that "all of Lebanon must burn" following the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in the country. These casualties mark the first Israeli military fatalities since a preliminary peace agreement was signed between Iran and the United States on Wednesday.